Aristocracy

Dresses:

  • Squared necklines, often with frills
  • Plenty of trims along the seamlines
  • Colourful and patterned fabrics
  • Poofy sleeves
  • Sparse jewellery, but frequently well-decorated hair

Suits

  • Raised shoulders/epaulettes
  • Buttoned vests and waistcoats
  • Frilled and decorated sleeves
  • Poofy pants
  • Flat and floppy hats with feathers

Lower Classes

  • More geared towards being practical, less form-fitting
  • Imitating the higher fashion through poofy sleeves and pants
  • Buttoned coats and vests are often worn open for ease of movement
  • Longer hair is normally kept loose or in a simple braid
  • Dresses have less decorative linings and plainer fabric